Definition of shortness

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  • shortness is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • shortness is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
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Definition of shortness

  • an abrupt discourteous manner (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. abruptness
    2. brusqueness
    3. curtness
    4. gruffness
  • the property of being truncated or short (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. truncation
  • the condition of being short of something (noun)

    Examples

    1. there was no shortness of money
    2. can cause shortness of breath
  • the property of being of short spatial extent (noun)

    Examples

    1. the shortness of the Channel crossing
  • the property of being of short temporal extent (noun)

    Examples

    1. the shortness of air travel time
  • the property of being shorter than average stature (noun)

See definition of shortness in Merriam Webster